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Following yesterday’s operations in St. Catherine, police have revealed that criminals are using advanced technology, including 3D printers and specialized software. Commanding Officer for North St. Catherine, Senior Superintendent Hopton Nicholson, said the discovery was made during a series of intelligence-led operations across the division, which also led to the seizure of four firearms and several rounds of ammunition. The post Police say criminals are using advanced technology and software to commit crimes appeared first on IRIE FM.
A St. Catherine divisional councillor has called for the uniforms worn by members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force to be gazetted and protected, similar to those of the Jamaica Defence Force. The post Councillor wants it to be illegal for non JCF members to wear police uniform, following Commodore mass shooting incident appeared first on IRIE FM.
The Financial Investigations Division (FID) and the Casino Gaming Commission have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen cooperation in the prevention, detection, investigation and enforcement of financial crimes connected to casino operations. The post FID and Casino Gaming Commission sign MOU to boost fight against financial crimes linked to casino operations appeared first on IRIE FM.
On September 27, two days after a seven-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in the community, Mr. Crawford told IRIE FM News that he had written to the Education Ministry, appealing for the implementation of the "accomplices".This, as the young girl was ambushed and reportedly drugged while walking home from school. The post 2 persons interested in serving as “walking accomplices” in Mount Diablo/Treadways, St Catherine to help ensure children’s safety after 7yo raped appeared first on IRIE FM.
This, as the fare collection system remains on schedule for rollout on November 1, 2025.Since September 8, students have been able to travel freely on the school buses. However, Mr Vaz noted that starting next month, no child will be able to benefit from the service without a card. The post Transport Minister urges parents to register their child/ward for the Student Transport Card to be used on Rural School Buses next month appeared first on IRIE FM.
In light of recent incidents of disorderly conduct on the Rural School Buses, the Ministries of Transport and Education have agreed to explore the use of School Resource Officers (SROs) to act as bus monitors.SROs are specially trained police officers who are placed in schools to ensure safety, provide mentorship and maintain discipline. The post School Resource Officers to be deployed as monitors on Rural School Buses appeared first on IRIE FM.
Veteran Dancehall deejay Sister Nancy is speaking out after being accused of working obeah. The post Sister Nancy responds to obeah accusations appeared first on IRIE FM.
As the investigation into the whereabouts of 12 year old Jayden Smith continues, the Manchester police are warning persons that it is an offence to hide missing children. It has been two weeks since Jayden from Wales, Newport has been missing. The post Manchester police warning persons that it is an offense to hide missing children as search continues for Jayden Smith appeared first on IRIE FM.
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the government is taking decisive steps to properly plan and build out Jamaica’s major roadways to accommodate high commerce and heavy traffic, particularly in rapidly urbanizing areas such as Drax Hall, St. Ann. Speaking today at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Boot 2 Commercial Complex, at Drax Hall Dr. Holness underscored the importance of future-proofing infrastructure to match the pace of development and urban expansion. The post Holness says government building out major roadways to accommodate urbanizing areas appeared first on IRIE FM.
Police are conducting a search at the home of missing Manchester school boy Jayden Smith  in Wales, Newport. Members of the police’s Specialized Operations, Canine Unit and Missing Persons’ Desk are among those combing the area. The post Home of missing Manchester High student being searched by police appeared first on IRIE FM.
Two operators captured on video driving separate public passenger vehicles recklessly in St. Catherine, have been arrested. The vehicles have also been seized.  The update was given by Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, PSTEB, Assistant Commissioner Dr. Gary McKenzie. The post Police arrest 2 PPV operators captured on video driving recklessly appeared first on IRIE FM.
As Jamaica joins the global community in observing World Homeless Day, today, the authorities are assuring that measures are being taken to address the issue of homelessness. This year’s observance coincides with the ongoing National Homeless Survey, which runs from October 6 to 10 across all parishes. The post National Homeless Survey in its final stages appeared first on IRIE FM.
The 12-year-old boy has been missing since September 26. He was last seen at home, wearing a khaki uniform and a pair of brown shoes. The post Manchester Police urges persons to desist from making prank calls regarding the whereabouts of Jayden Smith appeared first on IRIE FM.
This in relation to recordings from closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras, which in most cases were set up in private homes. Speaking at a press briefing yesterday Assistant Commissioner Hamish Campbell noted that this occurred in at least 5 recent cases. The post INDECOM notes worrying trend of cops removing or destroying cameras appeared first on IRIE FM.
Concern has been raised about police fatal shootings which could have been avoided, had the suspects been properly detained. The matter was outlined in a special report from the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM). The post INDECOM concerned over police fatal shootings that may have been avoided with proper detention appeared first on IRIE FM.
A new group of police officers has been urged to uphold the integrity of their office and to approach tasks with discipline and professionalism. National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang gave the charge at the passing out parade this afternoon. The post New police graduates encouraged to serve with integrity, discipline and professionalism appeared first on IRIE FM.
Police say two men who were suspects in the recent mass shooting incident in Commodore, St. Catherine was killed in separate police operations today.  Sunday's shooting left five dead and four wounded The post Two suspects in Commodore mass shooting killed in separate police operations appeared first on IRIE FM.
WPM Waste Management Limited has set out a number of options to be pursued to address the back-log in garbage collection in St. James. The agency has indicated that it is three weeks behind in collecting waste across the parish. The post WPM Waste Management Limited outlines plans to address back-log in garbage collection in St. James appeared first on IRIE FM.
Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has noted that the six-storey medical facility now in the building phase will significantly solve overcrowding at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine.  The redevelopment is valued at approximately $5.5 billion and is being funded through the Health Systems Strengthening Programme (HSSP) with oversight and support from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The post Tufton says 6-Storey facility now under construction will significantly reduce overcrowding at Spanish Town Hospital appeared first on IRIE FM.
The police are carrying out several operations across St. Mary, as they seek to locate persons who are believed to be criminals who have migrated from other parishes. Speaking to IRIE FM News this morning, Head of the St. Mary Police Superintendent Anthony Wallace said that operations took place in Charles Town, Baileys Vale, Bellefied and other areas this morning. The post Police operations intensify across St. Mary to track migrant criminals appeared first on IRIE FM.
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